thenextweb

2026-06-25

Trump DOT proposes dropping the brake pedal requirement for fully autonomous vehicles

The Trump administration’s Department of Transportation proposed on Wednesday removing the federal requirement for brake pedals in vehicles designed to be driven exclusively by automated driving systems. The rule change, if adopted, would eliminate one of the largest remaining regulatory barriers for companies building purpose-built autonomous vehicles without traditional human controls. The pro [...]

cnet

2026-06-25

Apple's Price Increases Extend to Refurbished Macs and iPads

Are Apple's price hikes making you consider a refurb? Expect to pay more for those, too. [...]

cnet

2026-06-25

Amid Amazon's Robot Surge, Proteus Charts a New Path Forward

Many of your Prime Day orders are being handled by Roomba-esque bots as part of Amazon's quest to deliver packages faster. [...]

Destination

2026-06-25

How to watch Tunisia vs Netherlands: Free Streams, TV Channels & Kick-Off time for FIFA World Cup 2026 as Oranje aim to clinch top spot

Here's how to watch Tunisia vs Netherlands for free online and from anywhere as the Dutch eye another big win at the FIFA World Cup 2026. [...]

Destination

2026-06-25

The HomePod mini was my favorite cheap wireless speaker — but Apple’s price hike has now handed that honor to the Sonos Era 100 SL

More connectivity, better sound, better futureproofing — I was the HomePod mini's biggest advocate, but not any more. [...]

Destination

2026-06-25

The best upgrade you can give your home is new, better Wi-Fi – and Amazon has knocked $100 off its eero mesh system

Can't get Wi-Fi in parts of your home? This great mesh Wi-Fi system deal from Amazon could solve that... [...]

Destination

2026-06-25

As a fitness tracker reviewer, sometimes I'm sick of wearing smartwatches — here are 3 discreet, screenless fitness trackers I've personally tested, and where to buy them on Prime Day

While I love smartwatches, sometimes it's better to embrace disconnection — so here are some 'focus' wearables I've tested and liked [...]

Destination

2026-06-25

How to watch Japan vs Sweden: Free Streams, TV Channels & Kick-Off time for crucial Group F clash at FIFA World Cup 2026

Here's how to watch Japan vs Sweden for free online and from anywhere in an effective Group F playoff at the FIFA World Cup 2026. [...]

zdnet

2026-06-25

All MacBooks and iPads hit with surprise price hikes - even the Neo wasn't safe

The price increases result from surging memory chip costs and short supply but there are still deals available if you know where to look. [...]